SEN Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Placement support

Dedicated Flourish Education support

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Stourport-on-Severn, supporting a Year 2 pupil with moderate learning difficulties. The role emphasizes 1:1 reading and writing support, helping the child access the curriculum and build confidence.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in a primary setting and SEN support, with DBS on update service or within the last 12 months and two excellent references.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Ability to provide dedicated 1:1 support in a classroom.
• Ability to support reading and writing development.
• Good understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Patient, nurturing approach to supporting children.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Confidence to provide targeted support while encouraging independence.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting the class teacher.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• DBS on update service or issued within last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with moderate learning difficulties within the Year 2 classroom.
• Support reading and writing development through tailored activities.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps to help access the curriculum.
• Provide explanations, encouragement, and reassurance for understanding.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage confidence, independence and motivation towards learning.
• Support phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, handwriting and written tasks.
• Work with the class teacher to implement strategies and learning targets.
• Support during whole-class, small-group and independent tasks.
• Build a positive relationship with the child to help them feel safe and supported.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and classroom participation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Collaborate with SENCO and staff to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

SEN TA

Primary school experience

1:1 support

Reading & writing support

DBS on update service

Job description

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School based in Stourport-on-Severn. This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve working within the school's Year 2 class, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with moderate learning difficulties. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the child's learning and development, helping them access the curriculum and creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The role will involve providing tailored 1:1 support, particularly with reading and writing, helping the child develop their literacy skills, build confidence, and become more independent with their learning. The child will require additional encouragement, patience, and support to access classroom activities and complete learning tasks. The school is looking for a caring, patient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant who can adapt their approach to meet the child's individual needs and build a positive relationship with them. This role is 4 days per week, starting in January on a long-term basis. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a primary school or supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Experience supporting children with moderate learning difficulties and providing 1:1 literacy support would be highly advantageous. The school is looking for someone who can work collaboratively with the class teacher and other members of staff to help the child make progress and reach their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with moderate learning difficulties within the Year 2 classroom.
• Supporting the child's reading and writing development through tailored activities and targeted interventions.
• Breaking down learning tasks into manageable steps to help the child understand and access the curriculum.
• Providing additional explanations, encouragement, and reassurance to support the child's understanding.
• Adapting learning resources and activities to meet the child's individual learning needs and abilities.
• Encouraging the child to develop their confidence, independence, and motivation towards learning.
• Supporting the child with phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, handwriting, and written tasks where required.
• Working closely with the class teacher to implement appropriate strategies and support the child's individual learning targets.
• Providing support during whole-class teaching, small-group activities, and independent learning tasks.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child to help them feel confident, safe, and supported.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and participation within the classroom.
• Monitoring the child's progress and providing regular feedback to the class teacher.
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and other members of staff to ensure consistent support.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly moderate learning difficulties.
• Experience providing 1:1 support to children within a classroom environment.
• The ability to support children's reading and writing development.
• A good understanding of the primary school curriculum, particularly Key Stage 1.
• A patient, nurturing, and encouraging approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents or carers.
• The confidence to provide targeted support while encouraging the child's independence.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the class teacher.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary of £92.56 to £100 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This school is based in Stourport-on-Severn and is accessible by public transport from surrounding areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency. INDTA